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NegativeValueSep 15, 2026
Trade value of 8.0 with no week-over-week change; ranked 14th among TEs in the Week 2 trade value chart with TEP value of 9.8.PositiveValueSep 13, 2026
Johnson is positioned as a cost-efficient upside volume play in GPP contests; last season he posted the seventh-most targets, fifth-most receptions, and third-most receiving yards among tight ends, but only four touchdowns from 111 total targets strongly suggests positive regression; the source emphasizes 'the only thing better than nearly guaranteed production is cheap production' in a stackable, high over/under matchup with shootout potential.PositiveValueSep 13, 2026
Johnson at $3,700 on DraftKings is a cost-efficient upside volume play in GPP contests. Last season, he had the seventh-most targets, fifth-most receptions and third-most receiving yards among tight ends. The lack of touchdowns (only four scores from 111 total targets) strongly suggests positive regression. The matchup against Detroit has a high over/under (49.5) and shootout potential, making it stackable with Chris Olave and Tyler Shough.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Ranked 9th among tight ends in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with best rank of 6 and average rank of 9, showing expert consensus for starting in Week 1.PositiveValueSep 12, 2026
Juwan Johnson is a more appealing tight end option than Michael Mayer in Week 1, offering better fantasy setup and production metrics despite both being compelling low-cost streaming options.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Juwan Johnson is ranked TE9 in half-PPR formats per expert consensus rankings (ECR) and is in a more fantasy-friendly setup than Michael Mayer. The Saints played at the fastest pace last season and were 19th in pass rate over expected (-0.6% PROE). Johnson is coming off a stellar showing when playing with Tyler Shough: 71.3% route participation rate, 4.6 receptions per game, 57.4 receiving yards per game, 1.97 yards per route run, 2 receiving touchdowns, 9.14 half-PPR points per game, and 7.77 expected half-PPR points per game.PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026
Juwan Johnson is in line for a bump in targets while rookie Jordyn Tyson recovers from injury. This is an ideal game environment against the Lions, as this one can turn into a shootout. At such a cheap cost, Johnson brings a high floor. Punting tight end looks like a smart play in cash games this week.PositiveValueSep 12, 2026
Johnson offers sub-$4K pricing on DraftKings and is the second look for Tyler Shough. Johnson is more suitable for DraftKings because his touchdown equity is low, and his points will come primarily via receptions.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Johnson finished 2025 with career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards as TE11 in fantasy points per game. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 13th in target share, seventh in receiving yards per game, 15th in yards per route run, 11th in first-read share, and 23rd in first downs per route run. Johnson could easily post TE1 numbers in Week 1; Detroit ranked 15th in yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends in Weeks 12-18 last year.PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026
Johnson's target outlook is enhanced by the absence of rookie first-rounder Jordyn Tyson. He faces a plus matchup against the Lions in Detroit, who will be without star safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph early in the season. When Branch and Joseph played full seasons in 2023, the Lions allowed the second-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends; last season with both missing significant time (Branch 5 games, Joseph 11 games), the Lions allowed the 15th-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. With Branch and Joseph out and Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark starting in their place, Johnson should find favorable matchups on his routes. The Saints-Lions game has a Vegas total of 50.5 points, the highest total on the board for Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Not only does the absence of rookie first-rounder Jordyn Tyson enhance the target outlook for Juwan Johnson, but Johnson gets a plus matchup against the Lions in Detroit. The Lions are going to be without star safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph early in the season. When Branch and Joseph played full seasons in 2023, the Lions allowed the second-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. Last season, Branch missed five games and Joseph missed 11, and the Lions allowed the 15th-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. With Branch and Joseph out, and with Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark starting in their place, Johnson should find favorable matchups on his routes. The Vegas total for Saints-Lions is 50.5 points, the highest total on the board for Week 1.PositiveValueSep 11, 2026
Listed as a core play in DFS lineups for Week 1 DET vs. NO matchup; core plays are described as 'stellar across all game types' and 'most-rostered players,' indicating strong DFS value and usage recommendation.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Juwan Johnson finished last year with career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards as the TE11 in fantasy points per game. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 13th in target share, seventh in receiving yards per game, 15th in yards per route run, 11th in first-read share, and 23rd in first downs per route run. Derek Brown assesses that Johnson could easily post TE1 numbers in Week 1, particularly given that Detroit ranked 15th in yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends in Weeks 12-18 last year.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Johnson is Shough's No. 2 pass-catching weapon and excels in games with Shough at quarterback. In games where Shough played at least 20 snaps last season, Johnson shined. He is projected as the TE9 at DraftKings and FanDuel, with the TE1 value score and the TE6 value score, respectively. Johnson is also noted as an outstanding value at tight end in the Bengals-Buccaneers stack.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Johnson set career highs in 2025 with 77 receptions, 102 targets, and 889 receiving yards, plus three touchdowns and second on the team in targets. A large chunk of that production came after Tyler Shough took over at quarterback from Spencer Rattler for the last nine games. Entering 2026, Shough will be the starter for the entire season barring injury, which means Johnson's role as a favorite target is secured. Jordyn Tyson is on injured reserve to start the season, meaning the only New Orleans pass-catchers with experience besides Johnson are Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele. Johnson should see a healthy target share at least until Tyson returns. The Saints-Lions game has about a 50-point implied total on Sunday, providing plenty of opportunity for fantasy points to be spread around.PositiveUsageSep 9, 2026
Juwan Johnson added 77 catches for 889 yards over the 2025 season, establishing himself as a secondary receiving option for Tyler Shough and the Saints offense.PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Johnson set career highs in 2025 with 77 receptions, 102 targets, and 889 receiving yards while ranking second on the Saints in targets; with Tyler Shough confirmed as the full-season starter (barring injury), Johnson's role as a favorite target is secured. Jordyn Tyson's IR status at season start means Johnson faces minimal target competition alongside Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele, positioning him for a healthy target share early. The Saints-Lions matchup carries a 50-point implied total, creating ample opportunity for Johnson to accumulate fantasy points.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked 10th among tight ends with moderate consensus variance (best rank 8, worst rank 12, average 10, standard deviation 1), showing some expert disagreement on his tier placement.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Detroit ranked 15th in yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends in Weeks 12-18 last year, supporting Johnson's TE1 upside in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Johnson finished with a career high in targets, receptions, and receiving yards as TE11 in fantasy points per game last year. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 13th in target share, seventh in receiving yards per game, 15th in yards per route run, 11th in first-read share, and 23rd in first downs per route run. Johnson could easily post TE1 numbers in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Juwan Johnson finished 2025 third among tight ends in yards with a remarkably low 3.9% touchdown rate that kept him from a consistent TE1 season; with rookie WR Jordyn Tyson out for the foreseeable future with a hamstring issue, Johnson should pick up where he left off as a huge part of the Saints' high-volume passing offense.PositiveSleeperSep 8, 2026
Johnson is the source's favorite sleeper tight end coming off career highs: 102 targets, 77 receptions, 889 receiving yards; target share jumped from 12.8% to 18.1%, WOPR climbed from 0.28 to 0.38. He finished TE3 in games with rookie Tyler Shough and now enters year two of that connection. Johnson is essentially free in drafts, allowing managers to load up at RB/WR and still secure a starting TE in final rounds—the ideal sleeper profile with virtually no cost and legitimate path to weekly difference-maker status.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Juwan Johnson is coming off career highs with 102 targets, 77 receptions, and 889 receiving yards. His target share jumped from 12.8% to 18.1% and his WOPR climbed from 0.28 to 0.38. He finished as the TE3 in games played with then-rookie Tyler Shough, and now they get another year together after Johnson already showed what that connection can look like. Johnson is essentially free in drafts, meaning fantasy managers can load up at running back and wide receiver and still walk away with a starting tight end in the final rounds, providing legitimate sleeper value with a path to TE1 upside.NegativeValueSep 8, 2026
Johnson holds a trade value of 8.0 with a TEP value of 9.8, placing him in the lower tier of tight end trade assets for Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Johnson finished 2025 as the TE11 in fantasy points per game with career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 13th in target share, seventh in receiving yards per game, 15th in yards per route run, 11th in first-read share, and 23rd in first downs per route run. Detroit ranked 15th in yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends in Weeks 12-18, positioning Johnson to post TE1 numbers in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Johnson finished 2025 third among tight ends in yards; a remarkably low 3.9% touchdown rate was the only thing keeping him from a consistent TE1 season. With rookie WR Jordyn Tyson out for the foreseeable future with a hamstring issue, Johnson should pick up where he left off as a huge part of the Saints' high-volume passing offense.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Johnson quietly posted the best season of his career in 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards, and three touchdowns, finishing as TE10 in half-point PPR despite low TD count. Rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) was expected to cut into Johnson's targets, but Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could sideline him for the first half of the season. Veteran WR Chris Olave has also had health issues. Johnson should continue playing a prominent role in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense, positioning him for continued TE1 production.NegativeProjectionSep 7, 2026
Ranked TE16 in 2026 draft rankings with 190 projected yards and +3 differential; ADP rank 129.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Johnson quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025, finishing with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns, which added up to a TE10 finish in half-point PPR scoring despite the relatively low TD count. Although rookie WR Jordan Tyson's arrival might have cut into his target total, Tyson's hamstring injury should keep him out for the first half of the season. Veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well. Johnson should continue to play a prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's offense, which operates at a fast pace that works in his favor.PositiveSleeperSep 7, 2026
Johnson quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards, and three touchdowns, finishing as TE10 in half-point PPR despite low TD count. While rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (eighth overall pick) could cut into targets, Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out for the first half of the season. Veteran WR Chris Olave has also had health issues. Pat Fitzmaurice notes Johnson should continue to play a prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense, working in his favor.PositiveSleeperSep 6, 2026
Juwan Johnson quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025, finishing with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns, resulting in a TE10 finish in half-point PPR scoring despite the relatively low TD count. Though rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) could cut into targets, Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out for the first half of the season. Veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well. Johnson should continue to play a prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's offense, which operates at a fast pace that works in Johnson's favor.PositiveSleeperSep 5, 2026
Johnson is currently being drafted as the 16th tight end off the board in PPR leagues despite finishing eighth among tight ends last season. He hauled in 77 receptions for 889 yards with 3 touchdowns. The source notes that fantasy football tends to favor recognizable names while more productive players remain on the wire, and projects that if Johnson sees an increase in touchdowns, he would easily finish in the top five among tight ends.PositiveSleeperSep 5, 2026
James Emrick-Wilson highlights Johnson as an undervalued league-winner candidate despite strong 2025 production: 77 catches for 889 yards, career-high 102 targets, target share jump from 12.8% to 18.1%, and WOPR climb from 0.28 to 0.38. Johnson was even better once rookie Tyler Shough took over, finishing as TE3 in their games together, proving the connection already worked at a high level. Johnson averaged 8.72 yards per target and posted +0.345 EPA per target (10th among TEs with 60+ targets), supporting the breakout. He flirted with 900 yards, already showed top-three upside with his current quarterback, and costs virtually nothing.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE14 in FantasyPros' consensus expert rankings for 2026; positioned as a mid-tier tight end option.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Last year, Johnson finished as the TE11, averaging 10.6 PPR fantasy points per game; he had spike weeks, finishing as a top-four tight end in 25% of the games during the fantasy season, demonstrating consistent upside in the Saints offense.PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
With Jordyn Tyson sidelined for at least the first four games, Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson's role in the Saints passing game; Chris Olave remains the clear-cut top option, positioning Johnson as the secondary receiving target.PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
Jordyn Tyson will miss at least the first four games of the regular season after suffering his fourth hamstring injury over the past 10 months during training camp. Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson's role as Chris Olave will remain the Saints' clear-cut top option in the passing game. Last year, the former Oregon star finished as the TE11, averaging 10.6 PPR fantasy points per game, with spike weeks finishing as a top-four tight end in 25% of the games during the fantasy season.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Ranked TE16 in superflex format with 113 ADP, 183 projected points, 142 floor, 15 ceiling, 140 median.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Juwan Johnson is trending down with a -5 ADP movement, indicating notable decline in draft interest for the New Orleans tight end.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranks TE16 but has fallen 5 spots in ADP, appearing on the trending-down list; the decline suggests waning market confidence.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Johnson finished 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards, and three touchdowns for a TE10 finish in half-point PPR despite low TD count. Rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) was expected to cut into Johnson's targets, but Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could sideline him for the first half of the season. Veteran WR Chris Olave has also had health issues. Pat Fitzmaurice notes Johnson should continue playing a prominent role in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Blakeway recommends Juwan Johnson as a late-round tight end option if you miss out on the top 4-5 tight ends, alongside Jake Ferguson and Dalton Shultz.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Johnson quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025, finishing with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns for a TE10 finish in half-point PPR scoring despite the relatively low TD count. The arrival of rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) might have cut into Johnson's target total, but Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out for the first half of the season. Veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well. Johnson should continue to play a prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's offense. The fast pace at which Moore operates his offense is another thing working in Johnson's favor.PositiveSleeperSep 2, 2026
Johnson earned a career-high 102 targets with target share jumping from 12.8% to 18.1% and WOPR climbing from 0.28 to 0.38, posting 77 catches for 889 yards; he averaged 8.72 yards per target and +0.345 EPA per target (10th among TEs with 60+ targets), and finished as TE3 in games with rookie Tyler Shough, proving the connection already worked at a high level; despite flirting with 900 yards and showing top-three upside with his current quarterback, he costs virtually nothing and represents a league-winner opportunity.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Chris Rodriguez highlights Juwan Johnson as essentially going undrafted despite 77 catches for 889 yards last season; earned career-high 102 targets, saw target share jump from 12.8% to 18.1%, and WOPR climb from 0.28 to 0.38; was even better once rookie Tyler Shough took over, finishing as TE3 in their games together, proving connection already worked at high level; averaged 8.72 yards per target; undrafted status despite elite efficiency and proven connection with starting quarterback creates massive value opportunity.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Ranked TE16 in 2026 Superflex consensus draft rankings with ADP of 113.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE16 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 113 and tier placement of 7.NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE16 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 95 and projected 260 yards, 26 touchdowns.PositiveSleeperAug 30, 2026
Johnson finished 8th among tight-ends last season yet is being drafted as the 16th tight-end in PPR leagues, behind players not cleared to participate or who have retired. He is projected to see around 100 targets on a Saints team starving for offensive identity. Johnson hauled in 77 receptions for 889 yards with three touchdowns last season. An increase in redzone receptions could easily push him to a top-five finish; he cracked top-10 with only three scores, making him a few touchdowns away from second-tier production.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
Universal value grading across all three platforms (ESPN, Yahoo, Sleeper); shows up on multiple boards as one of the cleanest edges regardless of where you draft.PositiveSleeperAug 29, 2026
Identified as a tight end sleeper and also listed as a late-round value pick (Round 11+ / Outside Top 120), suggesting the source sees him as undervalued.PositiveSleeperAug 29, 2026
Listed as a sleeper candidate in the source's tight end sleepers section of the draft cheat sheet.PositiveSleeperAug 27, 2026
Johnson has quietly been in the league since 2020 and has been steadily improving as a viable fantasy option over the last three seasons, culminating in his TE10 finish last year on the heels of a 77/889/3 split. When New Orleans dealt Rashid Shaheed to Seattle, Johnson became the second read in the passing game behind Chris Olave. The Saints' decision to spend their first-round selection on Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State dumped a bucket of cold water on Johnson's 2026 outlook, but a lingering hamstring issue will cause Tyson to miss at least the beginning of the season. New Orleans is a team that will need to pass early and often to stay competitive, and as a PPR option with moderate target upside, fantasy managers would do well to add him as a solid backup option or bye-week fill-in.PositiveSleeperAug 27, 2026
Quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025, finishing with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns for a TE10 finish in half-point PPR scoring despite low TD count. Rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) dealing with hamstring injury that could keep him out first half of season; veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well. Johnson should continue prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's offense, which operates at a fast pace working in his favor.NegativeProjectionAug 25, 2026
Juwan Johnson is ranked TE16 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with a tier placement of 7.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Johnson is TE16 in ADP despite finishing eighth among tight ends last season, being overlooked due to fantasy football's preference for recognizable names. The source calls it insanity that Johnson is being drafted after players not cleared for practice or retired. Johnson is projected to see around 100 targets again and hauled in 77 receptions for 889 yards with three touchdowns last season. The source notes his low TD total as the only knock but emphasizes that cracking the top 10 with only three scores means increased end-zone targets could easily yield a top-five finish. Johnson offers value later in the draft and is only a few scores away from second-tier status.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE16 in 2026 draft rankings with 94 ADP, 226 projected receiving yards, 137.4 projected points, 20.3 yards per reception, 20 receptions, and 137 ranking.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked TE16 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 94 and projected points of 226.PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
Johnson has ADP of 153.53 (TE17) and is now the obvious candidate to fill the Saints' No. 2 receiving role after Jordyn Tyson suffered another hamstring injury (his fourth in 10 months) and will miss two months. Last year, Johnson finished as TE11, averaging 10.6 PPR fantasy points per game with spike weeks, finishing as a top-four tight end in 25% of games during the fantasy season. Chris Olave remains the clear-cut top option.PositiveValueAug 22, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE16 with ADP 109, consensus rank 162, and expert consensus score 133.8; positioned 28 spots above consensus rank in expert rankings, indicating strong expert preference relative to consensus.PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026
Johnson falls into the low-volume TE2/TE3 tier because he simply doesn't command enough volume to be reliable fantasy starter; his offense doesn't prioritize tight ends and his target totals reflect that.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Johnson is ranked TE16 with an ADP of 142, showing a 6-spot rise from his previous ranking, indicating positive market movement.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Depth receiver and tight end moves into early-season streaming range as a beneficiary of the New Orleans passing game cascade following Tyson Etienne's injury.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE16 in 2026 Superflex consensus draft rankings with ADP 146 and projected points 19.1.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Jordyn Tyson will miss two months after suffering a hamstring injury on August 13—his fourth hamstring injury in 10 months. Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson's role. Last year, Johnson finished as the TE11, averaging 10.6 PPR fantasy points per game, with spike weeks finishing as a top-four tight end in 25% of games during the fantasy season.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Johnson is undervalued at ADP 187.5 (TE23) following Jordyn Tyson's hamstring injury (his fourth in 10 months) that will sideline him for two months; Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson's role in the Saints' passing game. He finished TE11 last year averaging 10.6 PPR per game with spike weeks, finishing as a top-four tight end in 25% of games, positioning him for increased volume and upside in 2026.PositiveSleeperAug 19, 2026
Johnson ranks third on the source's consensus sleeper list with an expert consensus ranking (ECR) of 16 and an average draft position (ADP) of 20, indicating experts value him 4 spots higher than average draft position.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Ranked TE17 in 2026 Superflex consensus draft rankings with ADP 123 and consensus rank 238.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Johnson's 2026 ECR is WR16, indicating he's ranked outside the top tight ends and classified as a wide receiver. His 44% Top-12 finish rate and 44% bust rate show below-average consistency, with a 6% boom rate indicating minimal weekly ceiling.NegativeValueAug 15, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE16 overall with ADP range 123–179 and consensus rank 146.6; expert disagreement of 15.7 points indicates significant variance in valuation, suggesting polarized expert opinion on his tight end value.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Juwan Johnson is ranked TE16 in expert consensus draft rankings with an ADP of 123 and consensus rank of 146.6, placing him in the late-round tight end tier.NegativeValueAug 14, 2026
Juwan Johnson fell 1 spot in ADP rankings, marking him as a faller; his TE16 ranking reflects modest but negative draft sentiment for the New Orleans tight end.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Ranked TE16 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 145 overall; projects 123 targets, 238 yards per game, and 154.7 fantasy points, with 17.9 points of variance.NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026
Juwan Johnson had an 18.1% target share last season. With Jordyn Tyson coming in, Janvrin certainly expects a step back, but ahead of him will be two receivers—Tyson and Chris Olave—with injury histories, which could preserve Johnson's role.PositiveSleeperAug 12, 2026
Johnson quietly posted the best season of his career in 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns, finishing as a TE10 in half-point PPR despite a low touchdown count. The arrival of rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) could cut into Johnson's targets, but Tyson had college injury problems and veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues, meaning an injury to either would likely boost Johnson's target totals. Saints head coach Kellen Moore's fast-paced playcalling also works in Johnson's favor.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE16 in 2026 consensus draft rankings with ADP of 105 and projected 233 yards, 150.6 PPR points, 23.9 yards per target, and 6 targets.NegativeProjectionAug 8, 2026
Johnson put together the best season of his career in 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards, and three touchdowns, finishing TE10 in half-point PPR despite low TD count. The arrival of rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) could cut into Johnson's target total, but Tyson had injury problems in college. Veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well, and an injury to either would boost Johnson's targets. Saints head coach Kellen Moore's fast-pace offense also works in Johnson's favor.NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE17 overall with ADP of 123 and consensus ranking of 195; expert consensus projects 151.4 PPR points with 20.5 PPR per game; ranked 10th among tight ends in expert consensus.NegativeSleeperAug 7, 2026
Juwan Johnson is listed among the source's five tight end sleepers for 2026, though no specific analysis or reasoning is provided in the article content.NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Juwan Johnson ranked TE16 in 2026 consensus fantasy football draft rankings with a projected ADP of 105, consensus rank of 233, and overall rank of 151.6; carries 25 projected points per game with 4 experts in consensus.